The only problem I have with the popups is how untidy the implementation is – having to click through multiple popups to continue pwning after 1 fumble.

So I support removing the popups, but only if it’s replaced with some other time penalty e.g. a 2 second pause when no action can be taken. There’s not much skill involved in the pwning part of this game, but choosing your actions in the correct order and timing them properly, is it.